In
accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Health Rules and
Regulations Pertaining to Immunization and Testing for Communicable
Diseases (R23-1-IMM), all children entering the 7th
grade are required to have the following immunizations:

Booster
dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine, if it has
been 5 years or more since the last dose of
diphtheria-tetanus containing vaccine.

Four
(4) doses of Polio vaccine

Two
(2) doses of MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

Three
(3) doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.

Two
(2) doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine received ora
statement signed by your child’s doctor stating that your child
has a history of chickenpox disease.

One
(1) dose of Meningococcal conjugate (Meningitis) vaccine

All
children entering 7th grade are required to be up-to-date
on their immunizations as well as have a physical exam. This is the
perfect opportunity to review your child’s immunizations with the
doctor to ensure your child is protected from all vaccine-preventable
diseases.

Important
Reminder ABOUT FLU VACCINATION:

An annual
Influenza (flu) vaccination is now recommended for all
children 6 months-18 years of age to prevent the spread of flu to
others in daycare, preschool and school settings as well as at home
and in the community. Influenza vaccine is available from October
through April each year. Don’t forget to ask your doctor about flu
vaccine